Treasures Collection (page 6)

Ceroglossus Beetle
One of the specimens collected from the Andes of Chile by Charles Darwin during his five year voyage on the HMS Beagle (1831 - 1836)

Puabis Diadem and Headdress from the Royla Graves at Ur, Iraq - excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley. Date: 1928

Prince Albert opens Art Treasures Exhibition
The opening ceremony of the Art Treasures Exhibition, Manchester. The exhibition was held in an iron and glass structure, similar to the Crystal Palace, in the Old Trafford area of the city

Captain James Cook -- an allegory
Captain James Cook (1728-1779), explorer. An allegory, showing Neptune raising him up to Immortality, a Genius crowning him with a Wreath of Oak, and Fame introducing him to History

Protecting Architectural Treasures, France, WW1
Amiens cathedrals entrance protected by vast walls of sand bags during the First World War. All Frances cathedrals near the Western Front were similarly protected. Date: 1915

Saint Anthony Padua Miracle Miser Heart 1501
Artokoloro

Churning Ocean Milk ca 1780-90 India Punjab Hill
Artokoloro

Farnese Hercules ca 1592 dated 1617 Engraving
Artokoloro

Source Size = 3743 x 2095
Exhibition at Athens of the Mycenae Treasures Discovered by Dr. Schliemann

Source Size = 3928 x 2134
Dinner Given to the Operatives of Messrs. Horrocks, Miller, and Co. at Manchester, Upon their Visit to the Art Treasures Exhibition

Pope Sixtus II, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix
KW478256 Pope Sixtus II, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Cornelia and her Jewels (oil on canvas)
XIR365023 Cornelia and her Jewels (oil on canvas) by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Cornelia (c.190-100 BC)

Achilles discovered by Odysseus, c. 1617 (oil on canvas)
XBP335696 Achilles discovered by Odysseus, c.1617 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter P. (1577-1640) & Dyck, Anthony Van (1599-1641); 246x267 cm; Prado, Madrid

Our Treasures. Henry Woods

Sic itur ad astra scilicet, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, 1681. 1 print : etching. Print shows scene in a bawdy house of pleasure frequented by Father Petre

Het lusthuys van Pater Peters, en de Jesuwijten en Munniken, ontdekt door, Sic itur ad astra, scilicet, [1681?], 1 print (broadside) : etching with letterpress

The Groves of Versailles. View of the Amphitheatre and the Water theatre with Venus
XIR288984 The Groves of Versailles. View of the Amphitheatre and the Water theatre with Venus surrounded by the hours in the presence of Uranus (oil on canvas) by Cotelle

Ulysses Recognising Achilles Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes (oil on canvas)
XIR192416 Ulysses Recognising Achilles Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642) (studio of); 74x105 cm; Louvre, Paris

The king as the strongest in the world, print maker: Zacharias Dolendo, Karel van Mander, Jacob de Gheyn II, 1595 - 1596

Hyrkanus robs the treasures from the tomb of David, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Conversation in a harbour between a man with a globe in his hands and a poorly dressed man with treasures, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1710

Sanpoukazari to otafuku no men, Decoration of three treasures and a mask of Otafuku. Ikeda, Eisen, 1790-1848, artist, [between 1820 and 1823], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.7 x 17.7 cm

Tokei to takarabune no kakejiku, Painting of a ship of treasures and a western clock. RyA'ryA'kyo, Shinsai, approximately 1764-1820, artist, [between 1818 and 1825], 1 print : woodcut

Hagoita to takarabune, New Years badminton and ship of treasures. [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.7 x 18.7 cm

Steeplechase cracks: Allen McDonough on Brunette, Tom Oliver on Discount, and Jem Mason on Lottery Study of Three Steeplechase Cracks: Allen McDonough on Brunette

Study of a Saddled Bay Hunter Dated, lower right: 1828, John Ferneley
Study of a Saddled Bay Hunter Dated, lower right: " 1828", John Ferneley, 1782-1860, British

Ivan IV of Russia shows his treasures to the ambassador of Queen Elizabeth I of England Oil on canvas Date 1875 by Alexander Litovchenko

Ivan the Terrible Showing His Treasures to Jerome Horsey, by Alexander Litovchenko (1875) Ivan IV the Terrible (1530 - 1584) Tsar of Russia 1533 - 1584

Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return from his first voyage to the New World, February 1493

Columbus at the Court of Barcelona before Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return from his first voyage to the New World, February 1493

Our Treasures. Henry Woods

Northern bottlenose whale skeleton C016 / 6156
Skeleton of the northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus), also known as the Thames Whale, which became stranded in the River Thames in January 2006

Diamond in pebble
A solitary diamond in conglomerate, from Golconda, India

Cukoo and host eggs
From the collection of ornithologist Edgar Percival Chance (1881 - 1955)

Ursus maritimus, Polar bear
Part of the collection amassed by Walter Rothschild in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. On display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Aquamarine
This Russian gem is about the size of a peach and weighs 898 carats

Discodermid sponge
Discodermia lives a sessile life on the seabed around North America and the Caribbean

Athene blewitti, forest owlet
Donated to the Museum in 1954 by Colonel Richard Meinertzhagen, it was discovered that he had in fact stolen the specimen from the Museum and changed its label

Morganite
This gemstone is 600 carats and one of the worlds largest Morganite specimens

Diamond flower brooch
Victorian diamond-encrusted flower with a sapphire at its centre

Butterscotch wulfenite
A large specimen of the mineral wulfenite from the Glove Mine, Arizona, USA

Shipworm borings
This block of wood was attacked by Teredo navalis, common shipworm about 50 million years ago

Eastmanosteus, Gogo fish
The Gogo fish, Eastmanosteus, was one of the first ever fossils extracted using acid

Jade
A block of jade measuring more than a metre across and weighing over half a tonne

Black opal
131-carat black opal found in the Lightning Ridge area of New South Wales, Australia

Emerald
Possibly from the collection of Rt Hon Charles Greville in 1810. Emerald is a variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate). The green colour attributed to small amounts of chromium

Yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka, 101 carats. Acquired by the museum in 1874

Sir John Lubbocks pet wasp
Sir John Lubbock (1834 - 1913) caught this wasp in the Pyrenees and kept it as a pet until its death 10 months later

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Journey through Time and Treasures" Sutton Hoo treasure: Unearthed from the depths of history, a hidden trove that whispers tales of ancient kings and their opulent lives. Mycenae - the Lion Gate: Behold the majestic entrance to a forgotten civilization, where treasures lie in wait for those who dare to explore. Childhoods Treasures: Memories wrapped in innocence, cherished toys and trinkets that hold a special place in our hearts forever. Guy (1946-1978), a western lowland gorilla: In his gentle eyes, we find an untamed spirit and an irreplaceable treasure of nature's wonders. Sphere cover - Howard Carter removing treasures, Tutankhamen: Witnessing history unfold as golden artifacts emerge from darkness, revealing the splendor of an ancient pharaoh's tomb. Painting of a ship and a western clock: A masterpiece capturing the allure of distant lands filled with exotic riches and timeless elegance. Removal from Tomb: The delicate process unfolds as archaeologists delicately extract precious relics from their resting place, preserving history one artifact at a time. Dodo skeleton, Raphus cucullatus: An extinct marvel preserved through bones; its skeletal remains remind us to cherish Earth's fragile biodiversity before it vanishes forever. Rosetta Stone: Unlocking mysteries written by civilizations long gone; this stone holds within it linguistic keys to understanding our past. Darwin’s Pigeons – Nature’s Living Canvas : Witness evolution painted across feathers as pigeons showcase endless variations crafted by time itself Magic Mushrooms - Nature's Hidden Gateway : Delving into realms unknown where psychedelic secrets unravel minds' perceptions like never before Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events : Symbolic tokens bestowed upon joyous occasions embodying tradition, honor, and blessings for a prosperous future.